alumni – Voices

“The New Normal”: Model UN in the Era of COVID

Posted on October 1, 2020September 21, 2022 by Bryce Kelly

Members of MUN on steps of Carnegie Hall

By Bryce Kelly ‘23 I was elected Secretary General of Pomona College Model United Nations three weeks before all students had to evacuate campus. COVID-19 was something we’d only heard about in news stories and memes, but now we were going home, spreading out all across the country, with no clue as to when we’d return. As time went on, and it became more and more clear ju...

Developing Professional Skills as a First-Year Student (Part 1)

Posted on March 6, 2015September 21, 2022 by Teofanny Saragi

The water basin was unexpectedly breathtaking. There were many ducks swimming around!

One of the things that scared me the most as I entered college was the prospect of reality. Words like “decisions,” “long-term plans,” and “responsibilities” loomed over me, but I soon encountered multiple valuable resources for developing professional skills. Over winter break, I participated in the Career Development Office’s (CDO) Shadow a Sagehen program. Through thi...

Advice from Alumni

Posted on August 24, 2012September 21, 2022 by snl017

At the beginning of August, I had the opportunity to attend a Pomona event for alumni, families, and students in the Seattle area. There, I asked alumni about their Pomona experiences, and what advice they have for me. I wanted to know what they consider the most important things to do before I leave in three years. I also didn’t think it would hurt to ask about some favorite P...